Circuit Description
The PCM monitors the fuel tank pressure sensor signal to detect vacuum decay and excess vacuum during the enhanced EVAP diagnostic. The fuel tank pressure sensor measures the difference between the air pressure (or vacuum) in the tank and the outside air pressure. The PCM applies a 5.0 volt reference and ground to the sensor. The sensor will return a signal voltage between 0.1 and 4.9 volts. If the PCM detects a fuel tank pressure sensor signal that is excessively high, DTC P0453 will set.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The fuel tank pressure sensor signal is more than 4.9 volts. |
| • | The conditions is present for 5 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and failed. |
| • | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame/Failure Records data. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has run and passed. |
| • | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
| • | The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
Continue the diagnosis at step 4 if you were sent here from one of the EVAP diagnostic tables.
Inspect for the following:
| • | Poor connection at the PCM or fuel tank pressure sensor. |
| Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection. |
| • | Damaged harness. |
| Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the fuel tank pressure sensor display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring related to the sensor. A change in the display will indicate the location of the malfunction. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||
2 |
Does the scan tool indicate voltage more than the specified value? | 4.7V | ||
3 |
Important: Continue the diagnosis at step 4 if you were sent here from one of the EVAP diagnostic tables. Operate the vehicle within the Fail Record conditions. Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0453 failed this ignition? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
4 |
Does the scan tool indicate voltage at or near the specified value? | 0V | ||
5 | Test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or a short to the 5 volt reference A circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
6 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
7 | Test for an open or high resistance in the ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the fuel tank pressure sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
9 | Replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Refer to Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
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Important:: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | ||
11 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | System OK |
